UPDATE:  Effective 2.4.13, this group is now closed.  All 20s & 30s Food and Wine Group events will be posted as events under our big sister group, the 20s & 30s Going Out Group.  Please join that group for a full list of events.  http://www.20sand30sgroup.com/ -- Join other young professionals in the DC area as we embark on culinary explorations with cooking classes, wine tastings, wine & dinner events, and much more!

The group remains open and welcomes new members.

Critters for a Cause is a volunteer group which provides costumed characters to support charitable organizations and communities. Our Mission is to cultivate a caring and passionate team of volunteers and performers to provide quality entertainment and volunteer support for charitable organizations and communities. Membership is open to those who own a "Critter" costume and to those who wish to work with our characters during events. If you would like to inquire about having Critters for a Cause …

From novice to pro, there is something for you. If your passion is photography, join us to be inspired, learn, explore, share and network. We are a dynamic and friendly group that encourages open participation to explore the artistic and technical dimensions of photography. Our meetings are held in the Baltimore Inner Harbor area on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry in the administration building adjacent to the museum. FREE on site parking. D …

Meet people in your own back yard and from around the world who love to travel and who have an appreciation for great music and love to dance. Novices who would like to learn to dance or enjoy watching great dance moves will also have fun with this group. We will provide occasions to participate in a lot of fun events with family, friends and new acquaintances plus unique opportunities to find that perfect travel buddy or dance partner. Join us for our first Meet-Up, February 14, 2010, as we cru …

Meet diverse people of all ages in your own back yard and from around the world who love to travel. Go to places you only dreamed of, or thought you couldn't afford. This is a serious travel group for travel enthusiasts. However, the seasoned traveler, occasional traveler and even newbies are all welcome! Mark Twain once remarked, in a critique of American isolationism, that “broad, wholesome, charitable views of... (people) and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner …

Are you the sort of person who naturally asks a lot of questions? Even in your own head, and even about seemingly "obvious" stuff? Do you find yourself brimming with ideas that you'd like to discuss, but can't find anyone around to discuss them with? Are you also interested in understanding the viewpoints of others? If you answer "yes" to most of those questions, then this is the perfect group for you! Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, race, nationality, orientation, religious pra …

Professional group of distributed computing practitioners.

This group is for Maryland (or anyone who doesn't mind driving) based Urban Explorers. We are people who like to go out in cities and sometimes rural settings and photograph abandoned or dilapidated buildings. We appreciate the history behind each of these buildings no matter how common they seem to most people. Often we find ourselves waking up at the crack of dawn to go road trip wherever necessary it is to go find these types of places. The experience often includes long walks or hikes and so …

Group for anyone currently practicing Yoga or interested in starting. Great way to learn about free and discounted community Yoga classes in the Annapolis area. This group is not affiliated with any Yoga Studio or Gym and is open to all.

The Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation currently sponsors free Job Club activities offering an opportunity for job seekers to network and receive valuable resource information and job search tips. JOB CLUB ARUNDEL aims to specifically target the 'after-hours' under-employed/unemployed individuals who are otherwise committed during typical 9-5pm business hours due to work schedules, training or classes, or other daytime activities. All job seekers interested in a proactive and engagin …

Over 80 events have taken place already in the first year! Don't miss out on our .... Join the Laurel Metro Social Group! The PURPOSE of this Meetup group is to provide social events for men and women who like to GET TOGETHER, MEET NEW PEOPLE, and HAVE FUN in Laurel and the Baltimore and DC metro areas. This is a social group, NOT A DATING GROUP! Future events may include arts and culture, concerts, historic walking and bus tours, educational and networking workshops and seminars, karaoke, come …

The mission of the Patuxent Toastmasters Club is to provide a friendly, mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop both communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself and it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing work …

Club125 is a kid-safe, adult-friendly place where members can meet to engage and enrich their minds. We offer tutoring, workshops, and makerspace activities.

ARINC Speakeasy is a Toastmasters Club in Annapolis, MD devoted to improving the communication and leadership skills of our members. We are part of Toastmasters International, which has over 9000 clubs worldwide! Our Club has received the President's Distinguished award for four years in a row, giving us the highest recognition in excellence in fostering personal development. Through the generosity and support of ARINC, we are open to both ARINC employees and the community. We meet in a comforta …

We're a group of local entrepreneurs looking to bring together other entrepreneurs around the area. Whether you're currently in a startup or just interested in entrepreneurship, this group is for you. There's no sense in going down the startup path alone, come meet some friends you can network and share your thoughts. We plan to meet monthly and will switch up the format each time. Some meetups will be simple networking one's, while others will feature guest speakers talking on topics relevant a …